family contribution (EFC, as determined by their FASFA) qualify for grants and/or work program supplemental aid to assist them in covering tuition and fees, room and board, and books. KSU is fully committed to promoting student success while minimizing student debt. The Breds Pledge Program is intended to recognize student success and expects student accountability.

The Office of Student Life offers a variety of social and developmental activities. Some of the activities have included the Annual Men's Conference featuring Dr. Boyce Watkins, Dr. Rasheed Cromwell and Rev. Reginald Davis. KSU and Midway College continue their collaborative leadership program for women initiated by Regent Karen Bearden. The Office of Student Life co-sponsored with the Quality Enhancement Program a trip to hear John Green, author of An Abundance of Catherine's.

One year ago the University launched Project Graduate, an outreach effort to engage and graduate returning adult students. Phase I of the initiative focuses on adults who have earned a large number of course credits. The Office of Enrollment Management has developed and implemented KSU's Project Graduate Campus Action Plan, which is designed to provide academically qualified individuals the chance to complete a baccalaureate degree, improve their earning power, and contribute more to their community and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The action plan has focused on marketing to, reaching out to, and re-enrolling KSU students who left Kentucky State University after completing the majority of work required to attain a baccalaureate degree. To this end, the University is pleased to provide the following update regarding the success of the initiative:

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